Jedidiah Morse 1811

This portrait of Jedidiah Morse, painted in 1811 by Samuel Morse, depicts the prominent American geographer and clergyman. Morse is shown seated at a desk, writing with a quill pen. The portrait, a classic example of American portraiture from the early 19th century, is notable for its realistic depiction of the subject and its careful attention to detail, including the books and other objects in the background. The painting is currently housed at Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT.